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WOLF 
WYOMING 



J\ Personal Acknowledgment 

Recollections of each passing season find us grateful that our 
guests, waiving many conveniences of home, so quickly adopt the 
simpler ways of ranch life and with us become helpful friends. 

We acknowledge our shortcomings in accomplishment but not 
in our hope and aim to provide such wholesome experiences for 
those who journey here as may give lasting benefit and pleasant 
memories. 

And as our indebtedness to a host of friends rolls up year by 
year, we can only repeat our steadfast thought — "Thanks and Good 
Wishes." 

EATON BROTHERS 



Special Notice 



If planning a visit to the ranch, read without fail the smaller 
circular supplementing this booklet. It will give the latest word 
as to rates for the ranch and trips, suggestions regarding the rail- 
road journey, reservations, daily ranch life, horseback riding for 
beginners, equipment, and many other details of interest. 

Copies of the ranch circulars will be sent upon direct request. 
Mention by enquirers, of ranch friends (former guests here), is 
always appreciated. 

Kindly address all communications as follows: 

Eaton Brothers 

Letters to Telegrams to 

WOLF, WY0. SHERIDAN, WY0. 

Railroad Destination for All Visitors 
SHERIDAN, WYO. 

March 1, 1922 



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As pioneers in regular ranching and- ranch resort work, 
and as originators of the unique overland trips con- 
ducted by Howard Eaton, the three Eaton brothers 
have lived in the West for many years. They were in 
the Bad Lands of Dakota when Roosevelt first jour- 
neyed to the West, and both in Dakota and Wyoming 
have welcomed many travelers. Thoir ranch in its more 
recent development is the theme of the article on resort 
ranches by Mary Roberts Rinehart— "The Dude 
Ranch" — and it has appeared in many other accounts 
of western travel. 



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Sights and Scenes — Fun and Frolic — at Eatons' Ranch 
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OUGHING it with comfort" has been for several years a favorite term descrip- 
tive of life at Eatons' Ranch, and it is essentially true. As provided by Eaton 
brothers the ranch outing is invaluable for young folios ready for horseback, riding 
and hardly less so for their elders who wish healthful surroundings, freedom from formality, 
pleasant associations— in brief, an opportunity for wholesome recreation. 



WHERE IT IS 

Eatons' Ranch lies in the evening shadow of the Bighorn Mountains, in northern 
Wyoming, thirty miles from the Montana line which there is also the southern boundary 
of the Crow Indian Reservation. Its railroad station is Sheridan on the Burlington Line. 
Upon leaving the railroad there is a short journey of some eighteen miles to the ranch, 
which, with its six thousand acres and seventeen miles of boundary lines, would seem very 
large in an eastern location but in Wyoming is wholly dwarfed by its immediate neighbor 
the Bighorn National Forest, with over a million acres of mountain wilderness. 



ABOUT THE CLIMATE 

With a climate favorable to outdoor life, the Bighorn country enjoys a yearly record of 
many bright days. Midsummer nights are invariably cool; the days, though warm, are 
rarely humid, and for several months following the spring season the average rainfall is 
far below that of the Eastern States. Records of day-to-day temperature, rainfall, etc., 
are not attempted, proving only a disappointment in case of unusual conditions, but Mr. 
Willis Eaton finds many believers in his unvarying philosophy that "the weather will be 
fine." Freedom from heavy snows and prolonged cold spells marks the average wintei 
season in this sheltered region. 

The Range of Altitude— The question of altitude permits of much closer statement^ 
and the official figure for the ranch is 4,500 feet. At Sheridan the mark is 3,700 and there 
is constant variation all the way to the ranch and up into the mountains, where figures 
range from 7,000 to 1 3,400 at the highest peak. 

Change of altitude (even to much higher levels than the ranch lands) is generally bene- 
ficial to health and an advantage to be well considered. 

Not a Sanitarium — With so much emphasis upon the advantages for health, it in 
natural to question whether the ranch is intended for invalids. It is not. Though Eator 
brothers feel the keenest personal interest in the welfare of their guests and rejoice that sc 
many derive great physical benefit from their ranch experience— they cannot offer accom- 
modations to any who are seriously ill. 



WHEN OPEN 
The ranch is regularly open to visitors from June 1st to October 31st, as this period 
covers the usual provision for railroad excursion rates and all the time allotted to school 
vacations; however, arrangements can be made for occasional guests at any time from 
November to June. 

WELFARE AND ASSOCIATIONS 

Sanitation and Health— Certain fundamental conditions are met with the same 
care that would be taken if intended for the most modern community. A pipe line of some 
four thousand feet in length, direct from the mountain canyon, furnishes an abundant 
water supply. From its source in glacial formations, thirty miles away in the National 
Forest, to the ranch, Wolf Creek flows undefiled by any habitation— thus its purity is as 
nearly absolute as possible. 

Under guidance of competent engineers a complete system of sewage disposal has been 
established and this is most essential in maintaining excellent sanitary conditions. Daily 
removal of any waste, and a constant effort to keep the resort grounds clean, are matters 
suggestive of the constant desire to safeguard health. 

The Ranch Life — There is no way of predicting who will most enjoy ranch life, 
though it is natural to think first of those outdoor folks who love camping. Many who 
have never camped out or ridden horseback become quickly at home at the ranch, take to 
riding naturally, and, in fact, find only pleasure in the great change of habit. Provided 
newcomers are willing to adopt simple ways, and are anxious to obtain the utmost good 
from their outing, Eaton brothers have little anxiety as to the success of the ranch vacation. 

It is frankly stated that the time spent in a ranch vacation is utterly wasted unless 
devoted to simple, wholesome pleasures. It is difficult to sufficiently emphasize the impor- 
tance of a kindly simplicity in ranch life, and each prospective guest must be aware of an 
individual responsibility for the general welfare. Without dwelling on this subject it may 
be said that no one is permitted to remain at the ranch who disregards the rights of others 
or the expressed wishes of the management. Very often young people are left at the ranch 
in care of Eaton brothers, or sent there alone; ladies traveling alone may accept the hos- 








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pitality of the ranch with confidence of every courtesy. Each season finds young people 
from school and college bringing greetings to "Uncle Howard," "Uncle Will" or "Uncle 
Alden" from a father who spent his first western vacation with Eaton brothers. 

In a steadfast effort to avoid any misunderstanding, inquirers are invited to accept 
references from a choice of patrons in any prominent community in the United States and 
to furnish personal references in return. 

WHAT TO DO 

In passing to questions of more positive human interest, lengthy description of the 
ranch will be omitted, for most eastern readers now have a very good idea of the general 
characteristics of the western country. 

To those who cannot realize the satisfaction derived from a complete change of life and 
habit, there seems to be very little to do at the ranch. How to spend the time seems to 
them a problem. 

Horseback Riding— First of all is the horseback riding. To ride at the ranch is just 
as natural as to use cars in the city. Many returning to the ranch say they have not ridden 
since they left, but that it seems very natural to be on horseback again. Few resorts take 
more trouble to make confident riders of beginners or can claim a better service in regard 
to riding than Eatons' Ranch. Each guest is provided with an individual outfit, consisting 
of cowboy saddle, blanket and bridle, which is always ready at the saddle-house. 

Learning to Ride — Day after day the horses are brought in, mounts carefully 
selected, little parties of beginners taken here and there about the ranch, and on longer 
rides, as they become accustomed to the saddle. Riding enters into every plan, is a most 
beneficial exercise especially adapted to those who are not in constant training at home, 
and would make a ranch outing profitable if the only possible pastime. It is but just to 
state that the horses are selected with thought of safety, and the understanding that most 
ranch guests have never ridden; they are not "gaited" horses, but good type western ranch 
stock. 

However interesting it may be to watch the ranch boys riding bucking horses or break- 
ing horses at the corral, the beginner must be content with a gentle steed. It is also fair 




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to mention that the horses must be humanely treated by all. Happily many riders take a 
keen interest in all the simple tasks that fill the day's work about the corral. They are 
interested in the horses and care for their own mounts with faithful regularity, and this 
co-operation, though purely voluntary, cannot fail to make ranch life seem more real and 
satisfying. 

Fishing— Excellent trout fishing is an enjoyment open to ranch visitors and during each 
summer season this pastime ranks close second to that of riding. Often the real fisherman 
rides solely to reach pools along the mountain streams where greater prizes lurk— for him, 
the upper waters of Wolf Creek; for the less active anglers, its course flowing through the 
ranch for three miles from the mountain canyon. 

Riding and Camping Trips— Riding and camping form an inseparable part of the 
best ranch experience. Many day-long trips are planned to points of interest in the moun- 
tains, where after a pleasant noon hour spent for lunch and to rest the horses a return 
may be made to reach the ranch by early evening. With growing ease in the saddle it is 
customary to make longer trips and at times to camp out, taking pack horses, with equip- 
ment and an expert guide and traveling to splendid scenic points in the mountain range. 
Such days of vigorous activity in the forest and along high trails, with evenings spent around 
glowing camp-fires, are to be long remembered. Returning to the ranch after such experi- 
ences, campers are doubly repaid in the feeling of great physical exhilaration and renewed 
appreciation of its simple comforts. It is a pleasure to plan the trips, talk over equipment, 
study the trail maps provided at the ranch and generally get in trim for the work. 

An interesting trip is that to Crow Agency and the Custer Battlefield, journeying part 
way horseback and some fifty-six miles by rail. When several wish to go, it is often possible 
for one of the Eaton brothers to act as guide. 

Automobiles — Though the ranch has no provision for the care of outside cars, auto- 
mobiles and trucks are used in many problems of transportation, and ranch saddle horses 
are thus fully broken to the growing prevalence of such traffic. At some future day undoubt- 
edly a fine highway will reach into the Bighorn country and the old stage coach be perma- 
nently retired— but as yet ranch guests travel by train, and at the ranch are mighty loyal 
to ranch traditions, riding horseback daily. 




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Hunting— Hunting is not a real factor in a ranch outing, and for big game Howard 
Eaton recommends special trips which he can conduct either in person or fully arrange. 
He has hunted the western country from Alaska to Mexico, and has made a good record 
with parties, getting the game, providing excellent equipment and service and with partic- 
ular thought to safety. 

ACCOMMODATIONS SUITABLE FOR RANCH LIFE 

Proceeding with an unavoidably long account, it is of interest to try to explain the accom- 
modations the ranch offers to visitors. Intending guests, with a perspective of ordinary 
hotel life, often place undue importance upon the subject of rooms, and Eaton brothers 
wish to avoid the slightest misunderstanding. In midsummer the total number of guests 
will average about 1 50, though even this figure has often been increased by the insistence 
of those at the ranch who wished to have friends join them. It is a matter of common 
remark that, even at the height of the season, the ranch often seems deserted, and this fact 
but emphasizes the many outdoor activities constantly inviting ranch riders. 

First may be mentioned the rooms in small log cabins; next about an equal number 
of comfortable one-room frame houses especially intended for use in midsummer; also 
several frame buildings of two rooms. All of these rooms are suitably arranged for two 
persons. There are some seven sleeping rooms in the main ranch house, and in addition 
a few three-room cottages suitable for larger families. All rooms are plainly but comfort- 
ably furnished. Baths, showers and toilets are not attached to rooms but are conveniently 
located about the grounds, are modern and supplied with plenty of hot water. 

In the matter of rooms, as in the case of all phases of the ranch service, there is a steady 
improvement to be noted from year to year, yet Eaton brothers willingly admit that the 
ranch does not compare with any of the finer resort hotels. They must dwell upon the 
advantages of the outdoor life of the ranch, and upon the unusual personal service afforded 
ranch guests. Their sincere friendly interest in each individual has been a service of constant 
pleasure, wholly worth while, and to it they attribute the fact that the list for midsummer 
is filled a little earlier each succeeding year. 




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DRESS 

Except for an occasional party when ranch folks may wish to "dude up" it will be taken for 
granted that fashionable dress and the observance of formalities are hindrances to the 
real enjoyment of ranch life. Old habits should be put aside, and all should adopt the mode 
of dress best suited to comfort and outdoor life. With the exception of the riding suit for 
ladies— who all ride astride — practically any necessary article can be procured after arrival 
at the ranch. Guests are advised to bring old clothes and outing things used upon eastern 
vacations, in the belief that they will be useful at the ranch. Along with fishing tackle and 
rods, a tennis racket may be brought and a rifle if target shooting at the rifle range will 
prove an enjoyment, or a shotgun, if clay-pigeon shooting should be a hobby, though shoot- 
ing in the vicinity of ranch buildings is forbidden. No golf. 

Laundry— With suggestions in regard to clothing it is not out of place to refer to the 
matter of laundry. At the ranch, dependence must usually be placed upon outside service, 
with shipments to a commercial laundry, handled through the ranch office. Both from the 
point of expense, which will be greatly lessened, and freedom from anxiety about fine work, 
the selection of the simplest apparel is to be urged. If articles of clothing are plainly marked, 
preferably with name tape giving the full name, chance of bother with laundry will be very 
slight indeed. Laundry expense is not included in ranch rates. 

WHOLESOME FOOD 

The steady improvement of the ranch table is a matter of constant attention and ranch 
friends will admit good progress in this respect. In early days, the midsummer use of many 
canned foods in the West was not wholly a matter of fiction, but this situation has all changed. 
Vegetables in season are supplied from the home gardens, milk and cream in liberal quantities 
by the ranch dairy and the selection of all supplies is made with thought of purity and quality. 
Effort to provide wholesome home-style meals is constant and, as is natural, thought is 
given to the matter of health at all times— however, those requiring special diet should 
write fully as such service is not often possible. 

Meals are served in a central dining room seating 120 persons and in midsummer an 
adjustment of dining hours is necessary to best care for the larger number generally present 




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at the ranch. Satisfactory experience of some years enables the management to provide 
for this by simple schedules, details of which are carefully provided for all newcomers. 

THE SPIRIT OF THE RANCH 

Although always urged to avoid hurry and worry throughout their ranch vacation, 
arriving guests lose little time in "breaking in." Those who are willing to go half-way seldom 
fail to find congenial companions for rides, trips and the many simple diversions possible. 
As will be noted in reference to details of the railroad journey given in a special small folder, 
guests usually arrive in the evening. They find an instant welcome and attention, are 
shown to rooms, supplied with any mail or parcels that may have arrived in advance, offered 
ready information as to the ways of the place, and things done that help to start at once 
an "at home" feeling. 

IN GENERAL 

Daily rides (urged as a set, definite practice for all), whether about the ranch fields and 
pastures or over gradually increasing distances upon the various hill and valley roads, 
trips into the mountains for the day or for several days' camping, walks into the near-by 
canyons, more vigorous mountain climbing to points of splendid view, swimming in the 
chilly waters of the ranch pool, a game at the tennis court, a camp-fire picnic, an hour of 
quiet with a book from the large ranch library, terminating with a gathering for the simplest 
social diversion in the evening at Howard Hall, provide a program of simple, wholesome 
activity. Howard Hall proves a source of constant satisfaction in its uses for music, games, 
fire-place talks, and an occasional dance. Fortunate in the possession of Howard Hall as 
a central gathering place— away from sleeping quarters, where quiet is enjoined after 10:00 
p.m.— the ranch has also another center of interest to all— the corral and its headquarters, 
the "Wolves' Club." To see the boys work with the horses, saddle and unsaddle for guests, 
rope from horseback, ride broncos now and then, speed parting pack outfits bound for 
mountain trails, or welcome returning riders — is an unfailing source of interest and enjoyment. 







Above the Ranch — Upper Wolf Canyon 
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A Ranch Party Camping in the Mountains 



SEASONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS 

April, May and June— arrangements may be made on short notice and upon request 
full word will be given as to details. This period of the wild flowers, and early mountain 
trips as the snow disappears in the highlands is suggested for consideration. 

July and August — the usual vacation time — marks the height of the ranch season 
and it is impossible to avoid the statement that arrangements should be made very early. 

NOTE— A detailed statement in regard to midsummer reservations together 
with a description of the railroad journey from Chicago appears in the smaller 
circular which all are kindly advised to read carefully. 

September and October — quieter days that are steadily attracting workers who find 
a late vacation possible. Riding is at the best, many small parties planned for the mountains, 
the wood-pile is handy and accommodations more than ample. Generally railroad excur- 
sion rates prevail during all of September— good returning until October 31st. 



WINTER AND THE QUIET SEASONS ON THE RANCH 

Despite continued explanation that the summer season is by long odds the best time for 
a ranch visit, Eatons' Ranch is seldom deserted at any season. There is, however, this 
fair distinction to be made between summer and winter guests. The former rightly antici- 
pate a delightful outing with generally fair weather and lots of splendid company, and the 

undoubted value for health is often incidental. 

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In winter, the few who visit the ranch always have some more serious object — generally 
to secure much needed rest and quiet, and to get entirely away from the strain of city life. 
Business folks of heavy responsibilities — men and women — now and then make the rapid 
arrangements possible only in the quiet season, and start for Wyoming to become for a time 
members of the ranch household. The wholly novel experience, with its exceeding simplicity, 
iis often of great benefit. 

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On the Tongue River — Bighorn Mountains 

TEN-DAY 
HORSEBACK-CAMPING TRIP 
in the 
BIGHORN MOUNTAINS 

Starting from the Ranch late in August, 1922 

OF SPECIAL interest to many former visitors and to newcomers is the announcement 
of plans for a ten-day camping journey into the near-by Bighorn Mountains, con? 
ducted along the lines of Howard Eaton's trips and with the same care for details 
which have made his outings so enjoyable and wonderfully wholesome. It is suggested that 
reading of the pages of this booklet, descriptive of his longer journeys, will be useful and 
avoid repetition here. 

Subject to final notice in due season the party will leave the ranch August 29th and 
return September 7th, with the wagons starting a day ahead to arrange the first camp in 
the mountains. This will mean an easy first day's move for the riders from the ranch— up 
Wolf Creek trail, across Big Bend and on into the Forest. 

Thereafter, the itinerary will be in a northwest direction visiting many places seldom 
reached by any travelers, notably, the old deserted mining city of Bald Mountain, the ruins 
of the ancient Medicine Wheel of Indian legend, Porcupine Canyon, and Black Canyon with 
its closely allied neighbor, the main canyon of the Bighorn River. The trail leads first through 
the wide spaces of the grazing districts, gradually penetrating farther and farther into that 
country so many ranch riders have wished to explore. Undoubtedly the best fishing in the 
Bighorn Range will be reached on this outing. 

A carefree journey, ten days in all, for ranch riders moving from camp to camp along the 
Bighorn trails; days in the open with every moment valuable for healthful recreation, and 
with all burdens of camp arrangement cared for by the ranch workers under competent 
leadership. 

As suggested; final word will be sent to those interested. Meanwhile it is hoped that the 
fine record a similar journey made in the fall of 1921 may be excelled this year. 

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Horseback Trips 



WHO rides the high trails with Howard Eaton 
knows the glory of the West. 

Who goes vacationing with him in the 
nation's picked and guarded garden places views the 
National Parks through wise and seeing eyes and finds 
the best of playtime and playground. 

For Howard Eaton is one of the princes of pioneers, 
who turned his youthful labor into recreation for his 
friends. With his brothers, Willis and Alden, on their 
ranch in North Dakota in the late seventies and through 
the eighties, which was the splendid summer of the 
West, he learned that a day in the saddle and a night 
under the stars was something more than routine work. 
In the years since then he has brought to many an 
appreciation of the land and life he loves. 



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Sights and Scenes with Howard Eaton in the National Parks 
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Our First Meal Before the Furniture Arrived — Glacier Park 



"THROUGH GLACIER PARK WITH HOWARD EATON" 

READERS of the little book by Mary Roberts Rinehart of the above title will be 
charmingly informed in regard to the general features of the horseback-camping 
journeys Howard Eaton has been making in that region of snowy peaks in recent 
summers. 

During the midsummer months of 1922 he will make two such trips through Glacier 
Park, one of 15 days in the month of July and a second trip of 20 days in August — both 
following schedules given on later pages of this booklet. 

Few realize the months of careful preparation and anticipation of every detail which 
make of these trips the carefree holidays they prove to be for Howard Eaton's guests. For 
them the trail to the West of yesterday has been made smooth and even. Even those 
unused to camp life feel free of all anxiety from the moment they meet Howard Eaton, and 
his warm personal interest does not lessen with the journey's progress nor his efforts cease 
until all details for each individual's homeward trip are carefully attended to. 

Mary Roberts Rinehart who, with her family, spent part of four summers with Howard 
Eaton in the West, offers this tribute: "I have never seen a better managed and organized 
expedition. It was a triumph of organization throughout and all of Mr. Eaton's guests were 
most enthusiastic. I realized what it meant after we had taken our own outfit over the 
Cascades." 

CAMP EQUIPMENT 

The camp fire comfort that waits at the end of every day in the saddle is the result of 
nearly half a century of life in the open. Every detail of equipment is carefully and wisely 
chosen. The camp is made when riders come in. Savory odors come coaxingly from the 

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Camp of a Howard Eaton Party 

grub tent. And the sleeping quarters are ready and inviting. Two groups of tents on 
opposite sides of the camp provide segregated quarters for the ladies and for the gentlemen, 
and a third for the married couples. Large wall tents in different parts of the camp serve 
as dressing rooms. Special attention is given to sanitary arrangements. Pyramidal tepee 
tents of heavy waterproofed canvas with floors of the same material, are provided for every 
two persons. The bedding, receiving competent care every day, is warm, clean, and com- 
fortable. In the dining tent folding camp stools are used. 

Between supper and the night's rest is the hour around the snapping, spicily fragrant 
fire when Howard Eaton out of his lore of the old West, leads in the story-telling. 

"There were good story-tellers in the party," Mrs. Rinehart in her book, "Through 
Glacier National Park with Howard Eaton," says, "and Howard Eaton himself could 
match them all." 

SADDLE HORSES 

The patter of ponies' feet around the mounting corrals and along the trails is not the 
impromptu music it may sound to the unaccustomed ear. It expresses skilled selection of 
the horses best suited to that work and that world. They are not the gaited steeds of city 
parks and country club horse shows. But their sure little feet seldom miss a step on mountain 
trails or refuse a canter in the wider valley ways. 



MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS 
Strictly outing clothes are suggested for these trips. A man needs a comfortable felt 
hat, saddle slicker, riding trousers, two suits of light weight underwear, two flannel outing 

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Lunch with Howard Eaton at Iceberg Lake, Glacier Park 

shirts, two cotton outing shirts, three pairs of durable cotton hose, a pair of high-laced boot 
shoes, or shoes with puttees or leggins, or riding boots, a pair of heavy woolen bed socks, 
heavy coat or thick woolen sweater, bathing suit, and gloves. Boots are most comfortable 
for riding but where, as in Glacier Park, there is considerable trail tramping, low-heeled, 
heavy-soled shoes are desirable. A pair of comfortable street shoes should be carried for 
a change in camp. For women, most of the suggestions for the men are applicable, but all 
should bring riding habits and soft hats suitable for camping. All ride astride. Outing things 
used at home will be found satisfactory and small forgotten items can be purchased after 
arriving in the West. Soap and towels should be brought by each guest. A camera adds to 
the pleasure of the trip, and the lover of fishing should take rod, tackle, and fly hook. But 
happiest is the traveler with the lightest load, and twenty-five pounds is the limit, prefer- 
ably in one well-worn bag or suit case adapted for such usage. 

Itineraries are subject to slight changes in accordance with the conditions of the trails. 
Camp often is made at a central point of interest and side-trips made each day, returning 
to camp late in the afternoon. At other times the party moves camp every day. Riding 
distances are graduated so that the longer rides come toward the end of the trip when the 
rider has become accustomed to the saddle. Mail is received at intervals during each trip. 
Telegrams, when addressed as hereafter directed, are forwarded without delay. 



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Two trips with Howard Eaton, riding horseback and camping on the way 

Beginning Ending 

GLACIER PARK STATION BELTON, MONTANA 

July— 15 days . . . July 19th August 2d 

August — 20 days . . August 6th August 25th 



The general description of the July trip in Glacier Park which follows, will apply closely 
to the August journey with the exception that on the August outing a side-trip will be made 
from the camp at Many Glacier to Sherbourne Lake dam and across the mountains into 
the little visited country of the Belly River. On either outing Howard Eaton's guests will 
find the time all too short and as in other seasons some will no doubt remain with him from 
July 1 9th to August 25th to obtain the very greatest possible benefit of camp life. 

From Glacier Park station on the Great Northern Railway, the first party goes into the 
park this year on July 19th, for a fifteen days' jaunt. The first camp is at Two Medicine 
Lake, a limpid lovely lake in the midst of the towering grandeur of Rising Wolf, Apistoki, 
and Rockwell peaks. The saddle party circles Two Medicine Lake, once the scene of old 
Indian ceremonials, with a stop for lunch beside the snowy cataract of Twin Falls. 

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Dinner-Time with Howard Eaton 

Riding over the Cut Bank Pass, a narrow wall of perpendicular rock between two glacial 
cirques, the party comes to its second camp on the Cut Bank River. 

St. Mary's Lake, whose glacial waters are so blue they seem to be a bit of sky dropped 
down among the towering peaks; Cracker Lake, with its waters the color of blue skim milk; 
old Altyn, once a prosperous mining camp and now a huddled group of deserted cabins; 
Grinnell Glacier; and Iceberg Lake, a bit of turquoise set in a glacial cirque with floating 
bergs of ice the year round, are among the wonder-attractions of the Glacier trip. 

Camp is made for several days in the valley of the Swift Current River and for those 
who may have wearied for a moment of the joys of roughing it, the luxurious Many Glacier 
Hotel is easily accessible. From this camp the party rides to Morning Eagle Falls, return- 
ing to Many Glacier Camp via Lake Josephine; and the next morning the wagons and camp 
outfit are left behind — while all riders cross over Swift Current Pass to Granite Park Chalet, 
hung like an eagle's nest nearer the stars than the valley, where the night is spent. Along 
Logan Pass Trail, opened in 1918, the party comes to the gleaming lovely Lake McDonald, 
called "the most beautiful lake in America." Here Jack Lewis' Glacier Hotel provides 
luxurious headquarters for two nights and the log-cabin summer home of the cowboy artist, 
Charles M. Russell, who knew the lakes and glaciers in the days when he visited his Black- 
foot friends, offers a welcome to Howard Eaton's friends. From here the party goes by 
automobile to the railroad at Belton, Mont., and the journey's end. 



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At the Foot of Red Eagle Lake— Glacier Park 

YOU MAY SAFELY PLAN TO JOIN HOWARD EATON DIRECT 

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/'"AN THESE outings the arrangements for camp 
V_y comfort are excellent, and the daily rides are well 
planned to avoid fatigue. At the close of each and 
preparatory to the homeward railroad journey, a change 
is made from camp life to the conventions of a pleasant 
hotel. Thus arranged, the trips become in reality com- 
plete vacations, and a preparatory experience at Eatons' 
Ranch though delightful, is no longer a necessity. 

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A FEW weeks before the start of the trips, special letters will be prepared and carefull) 
* » mailed to all who are entered — giving up-to-the-minute details, word about plans foi 
baggage, and any other necessary information; meanwhile all inquiries in regard to the trip 
should be forwarded without delay direct to 

Eaton Brothers 
Eatons' Ranch 
Wolf, Wyoming 



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SEASON OF 1922 

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I FIRST GLACIER PARK TRIP 

| JULY 19th TO AUGUST 2d, INCLUSIVE— FIFTEEN DAYS | 

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Trip starts from Glacier Park Station, Great Northern Railway, July 1 9th. 

Trip ends at Belton, Mont., on Great Northern Railway, August 2d. 

Fee, $250, payable one-half at start of trip and balance at end. 

Mail and Telegraph Address: 

Care Howard Eaton's Party, Glacier Park, Mont. 

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SECOND GLACIER PARK TRIP 

| AUGUST 6th TO AUGUST 25th, INCLUSIVE— TWENTY DAYS j 

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Trip starts from Glacier Park Station, Great Northern Railway, August 6th. 

Trip ends at Belton, Mont., on Great Northern Railway, August 25th. 

Fee, $300, payable one-half at start of trip and balance at end. 

Mail and Telegraph Address: 

Care Howard Eaton's Party, Glacier Park, Mont. 



| YELLOWSTONE PARK | 

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Pending the completion, during the summer of 1 922, of a fine system of horseback 
trails Howard Eaton will defer his usual outing in the Yellowstone. 



IMPORTANT NOTICES 

Especial attention is called to the fact that on account of the necessary expense incurred, 
and the obligations assumed in preparation for these outings, no allowance by way of reduc- 
tion or rebate on the entire charge for the full trip can be made in the case of those who 
find it necessary to withdraw from the party while the trip is in progress. It is also to be 
understood that the charge in each case covers only the period set apart for the camping 
trips between the dates mentioned above in connection with each trip, and that all traveling 
expenses to and from the points where the trips begin and end are to be counted as items of 
additional expense to the individual. This is true of the expense in Glacier Park if members 
of the party prefer to go by auto and rail around the mountains. 

It must also be clearly understood that Howard Eaton or Eaton brothers cannot assume 
liability for the safety of jewelry or money upon these trips, and that the value of personal 
baggage must be limited to $100 for each person in case of loss. As a matter of willing 
co-operation all will personally care for their kodaks and fishing rods and keep track of 
them during the trips, while the care of the larger items of baggage is a special matter of 
interest to Howard Eaton who has made an excellent record in this service. During the 
past thirty odd years many have made these outdoor journeys with Howard Eaton in safety, 
but this fine record does not permit him nor anyone to offer any guarantee against mishap. 
All that he can do is to continue his constant plea against carelessness and to ask that all 
join him in his steadfast effort for safety. 

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At times opportunity is given to members of the parties to make some side-trips, or 
perhaps take advantage of some convenient boat service or special auto ride, but in such 
cases the expense is a matter of extra cost to each individual. The trips as planned, riding 
horseback daily and camping in splendid scenes, are most satisfying to the great majority 
who prefer the camp table and evening camp fire to any other attractions. 

Travelers from Eatons' Ranch on the trips with Howard Eaton do not hold rooms 
or pay for such time away. 

— Howard Eaton, Eaton Brothers 



A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR SAFE AND EASY RIDING IN THE PARKS 

The observance of which will win a blessing from "Uncle Howard" whose suggestions are quoted 

"In order to carry our horses through the trips in good trim it is necessary that all riders 
take a personal interest in the subject and be careful to avoid all unnecessary burdens for 
their steeds. 

"Horses should not he mounted until the call to mount is made. This may seem a small 
matter, but will prove to be of great importance if the suggested idea — that of thoughtful 
care — is carried on throughout the trip. 

"After the day's journey it is a joy to see careful riders anxious to have their horses 
turned out to graze as quickly as possible. 

"After making provision for re-mounts in case of lameness or unavoidable mishaps it is 
not customary to carry many extra horses nor is it possible to secure them quickly. So please 
all remember Bret Harte's Chiquita, 'Men is men and hosses is hosses and 'tain't every man 
as can ride that knows what a hoss has got in him.' 

"With your help I can surely make the trips of 1922 the best of all." 

BOOKS OF PERTINENT INTEREST 

Through Glacier Park with Howard Eaton Mary Roberts Rinehart 

Rocky Mountain Flowers Field Edition 

The Fighting Cheyennes George Bird Grinnell 

Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Hermann Hagedorn 

Additional copies of this circular will be sent direct to your friends upon receipt 
of your personal request. 

Eaton Brothers, Eatons' Ranch 
Wolf, Wyoming 



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I Howard Eaton — Eatons' Ranch ( 

Wolf, Wyoming | 

| Hunting Trips Arranged | 

Experienced outfitter and manager 

for trips through all of the American 

Rockies, Canada, Jackson's Hole, | 

| Wyoming, Arizona, and Alaska. | 

| Wild Animals Sold | 

Parks and Zoos supplied with live 

specimens of Western game from 

buffalo to prairie dogs. Information 

concerning wild game of the West 
| and authorized conditions for hunt- 

| ing gladly furnished. | 

| MEMBER: | 

1 American Bison Society American Fisheries Society American Forestry Association 1 

s American Ornithologists Union League of American Sportsmen Lewis and Clarke Club 1 

National Association of Audubon Societies Travel Club of America 1 

1 National Parks Association 1 

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